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Art of Obeah - Art Exhibition: Leroy Clarke & Makemba Kunle

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Hosted by The Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean

A two-week exhibition of selected works by Leroy Clarke and Makemba Kunle at the Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean. Part of the "Art of Obeah: Leroy Clarke and Shadow" programme.

Feared, ridiculed and outlawed, the African-Caribbean spiritual traditions that came to be known as Obeah have survived for centuries as an underground practice of spirituality and healing. Even with the relatively recent elimination of the colonial era laws banning its practice, Obeah is yet to enjoy the legitimacy and respect accorded to other spiritual traditions and remains largely shrouded in mystery and ignorance.

On March 19th 2019, the Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean will launch a two-week tribute to two outstanding men of Art who have defied the culture of secrecy and shame to openly declare Obeah as the spiritual source of their work. Obeah philosophy as expressed through the art of Leroy Clarke of Trinidad and the music of Shadow (Winston Bailey) of Tobago will take centre stage during the LBIC’s Convois 2019, which runs from March 19-30 2019 at 91 Tunapuna Road, Tunapuna.


Opening Night: 19th March 2019 from 7pm to 10pm

This opening event of "The Art of Obeah: Leroy Clarke and Shadow" will include the launch of an exhibition of paintings by Leroy Clarke and Makemba Kunle, and a presentation by Professor Fazal Ali, Provost of the University of Trinidad and Tobago, called "Different Drummers: Obeah As Art".


Gallery Hours (19th - 30th March 2019):

Monday to Sunday: 10am to 6pm


Shadow, the Philosopher - Discussion Panel: 22nd March 2019 from 7pm to 10pm

A discussion about the late calypsonian Shadow (Winston Bailey) and his way of thinking. Part of the two-week "Art of Obeah: Leroy Clarke and Shadow" programme at the Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean.


Mural Painting with Leroy Clarke and Makemba Kunle: 23rd March from 8am to 4pm

Join Leroy Clarke and Makemba Kunle to turn an unpainted wall in the yard of the Lloyd Best Institute into a masterpiece. There are only so many spaces available, so message us here, call 232-0959 (9:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday), or email [email protected] to sign up. This event costs $100, to help cover the cost of paint and other materials.

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